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15-Minute Meditation: Creating Healthy Habits One Step at a Time

This meditation guides you to plant the seed of a new healthy habit and nurture it with intention. Perfect for building motivation and taking meaningful steps toward change.

Five Mindfulness Breathing Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime

Join Marissa as she demonstrates five breathing exercises you can practice anytime and anywhere to cultivate mindfulness and calm.

15-Minute Insight: Pharmacist Shares the Importance of Refilling Your Prescriptions

Jena Yaldo, clinical pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of refilling your prescriptions, which can positively affect your overall health and well-being.

9-Minute Meditation: Stepping Out of Chaos

A visualization practice to help you mentally step away from stress and find refuge in a peaceful inner sanctuary. Helps restore your sense of calm and spaciousness.

Ways to Increase NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain how to identify and increase the percentage of your daily energy expenditure, called NEAT.

15-Minute Meditation: Kirtan Kriya

Kirtan Kriya is a Kundalini meditation that combines the mantra Sa Ta Na Ma with specific fingertip movements (mudras) to promote mental clarity, emotional balance and overall well-being.

Maintaining a Healthy Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline daily lifestyle habits that you can incorporate to maintain a healthy GI tract.

15-Minute Insight: Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers and Risk Factors

Dr. Jessica Huhn, medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of knowing your blood pressure numbers, what they mean, risk factors for high blood pressure and lifestyle modifications that can be used to manage hypertension.

10-Minute Meditation: Cozy Body Scan

Gently release tension from head to toe while inviting warmth, comfort and relaxation into your body.

Build Your Self-Care Plan for the Holidays

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in creating a personal self-care plan you can use to get you through the holidays.

8-Minute Meditation: Letting Go

A calming practice to release stress, worries or lingering thoughts, making space for peace and clarity.

Connections Between Dental, Vision, Hearing and Well-Being

Join to learn how dental, vision and hearing can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being potentially affecting mental, physical and social aspects of life.

6-Minute Meditation: Gratitude

Cultivate a moment of appreciation for the simple joys and meaningful connections in your life.

No Weight Gain Holiday Challenge

Join us for the No Weight Gain Holiday Challenge which is a fun way to try and maintain your weight during the holiday seasons. Get simple tips to help you get through the holidays without adding additional weight.

5-Minute Meditation: Mindful Pause Before the Holidays

Take a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and reset your mind before the busy holiday season begins.

Find Joy in the Chaos of December

Join Cindy and Marissa as they challenge you to use the daily practice of finding joy amidst the chaos for the month of December.

15-Minute Holiday Coffee (or something else) Meditation

Join us for a guided five-senses meditation using your favorite beverage (hot or cold) that you can use during the holidays to find peace and calm.

Self-Reflection to Prepare Goals for 2026

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in reflecting on your goals from 2025 in preparation to set goals for 2026. Take time to reflect on successes, obstacles and things you learned along the way to identify areas of improvement for 2026.

Increase Your Energy Level for 2026

Increase your energy. Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a science-based checklist of well-being activities to increase energy levels.

The 5 Aerobic Exercise Zones

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the five aerobic exercise zones measured by your heart rate, indicating the intensity of physical activity. They’ll review the purpose and benefits of each zone.

Advocating For Yourself as a Patient

Advocating for yourself in a health care setting means you’re taking a proactive approach to partner with your care team. Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss how to become your own advocate.

Start a Journaling Journey

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the science behind journaling, the different types of journals, benefits of journaling and tips to help you on your journaling journey.

Lifestyle 5 - Heart Healthy Self-Check

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn about five key lifestyle risk factors that can reduce the risk of heart disease. How many can you check off?

Training to Boost Your Mitochondria

Mitochondria produce energy for your body to function. Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss how HIIT and strength training have been shown to boost your mitochondria, which naturally decline as you age.

Perimenopause

Dr. Kathleen Green from Maven joins Cindy and Marissa to lead a discussion on perimenopause, the transition period between a woman’s reproductive years and menopause. The discussion will include symptoms, causes, treatment and lifestyle changes.

Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with Better Mental Health

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a 2025 research paper that looks at the association between domain-specific physical activity and mental health. Domain types include leisure time, occupational, transport-related, household, school sport and physical education.

Coming Soon: National Nutrition Month

TBD – We’re waiting for the announcement of the 2026 National Nutrition Month theme. Once it's announced we’ll create a specific webinar focused on the theme.

World Sleep Day is Tomorrow

Join Cindy and Marissa as they prepare you for World Sleep Day on March 13. World Sleep Day 2026 challenges people to pause and reflect on their sleep patterns. It's a day to commit to making positive changes toward better sleep.

10 Odd Ways to Boost Your Health

Join Cindy and Marissa as they quickly review 10 unexpected, odd ways cited by researchers to boost your health and overall well-being.

What Nature Personality Are You

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn the different types of nature personalities, leading you to connect deeper to nature, your own self-awareness and well-being, so you can discover more fulfilling ways to connect with the world around you.

Health Insurance 101: What to Know When You Turn 26

Join Rick Notter, Vice President of Individual Business from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for an overview of things you need to know when you turn 26 and age out of your parents’ insurance to make confident, informed choices. Learn the difference between PPO and HMO, how to pick a doctor, when to go to urgent care versus the emergency room and common health insurance language. Attend and share the information with someone you know turning 26.

7-Minute Meditation: Box Breathing

A guided breathwork practice that uses equal counts to bring balance and focus. This breathing technique helps regulate the nervous system and promote calm and clarity.

Three Stories: One Smart Choice — Health Savings Account

Join to hear three people share their stories around why they selected a health savings account and how their HSA journeys are going.

8-Minute Meditation: Finding Stillness

A gentle meditation to soothe the body and mind, helping you release tension and find inner stillness. Ideal when you’re feeling overwhelmed or need a quiet moment to rest.

DON'T PANIC! Let's Talk About Panic Attacks

Julia Isaacs, director of Behavioral Health Strategy and Planning, joins Cindy and Marissa to explain what can lead to and perpetuate panic attacks and what you can do to manage them.

11-Minute Meditation: Breath and Body Awareness

During this meditation, blend mindful breathing with a gentle body scan to relax both the body and mind.

Ganbaru

Join Cindy and Marissa as they help you apply Ganbaru, an aspect of Japanese culture, to fully commit and complete a task with persistence, resiliency and hard work.

10-Minute Meditation: Noticing the Colors Within

This calming meditation can help you slow down, observe the colors around and within you, and notice how they make you feel. Through gentle awareness and breathing, you will let the colors guide you into a state of peace, relaxation and ease.

Jump Training

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain jump training, what it is, how to do it and why you might want to incorporate it into your weekly routine.

10-Minute Meditation: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

This guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation helps you release tension and calm your mind by gently tensing and relaxing muscle groups throughout your body. It’s a simple, effective way to reduce stress and invite deep relaxation.

Go Deep and Honor Who You Are

Join Cindy and Marissa as they lead you in identifying what you contribute to your social circle of family and friends, deeply honoring who you are. Bring a pen and paper.

7-Minute Meditation: Breathe and Relax

During this meditation, gently connect with your breath and tune into the sensations throughout your body, inviting a sense of deep relaxation.

The Power of Hope Molecules (During Physical Activity)

Join Cindy and Marissa as they describe how hope molecules released during physical activity can boost your mood and have a positive effect on your brain and stress level.

5-Minute Meditation: Mid-Day Mental Rest

Take a moment to reset your mind and welcome in clarity so you can lead with greater focus, calm and purpose.

Hurkle-Durkle in Bed

Join Cindy and Marissa from their beds as they Hurkle-Durkle, a Scottish term meaning to bring happiness by lounging in bed long after it's time to get up.

10-Minute Meditation: Patterns of Peace in a Zen Garden

Take a moment to gently trace patterns in the sand (or on a tabletop, your palm or fabric) with your fingertips or small object, noticing the sensations and movements as you go. Let your mind quiet as each motion helps you settle into a sense of calm and presence.

Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mind in a Connected World

Join Cindy and Marissa to discuss the importance of a digital detox from technology and social media due to its effects on your mind from excessive usage.

5-Minute Meditation: 5-Finger Breathing

This simple, hands-on breathing technique offers a gentle way to calm the mind, regulate emotions and reconnect with the present moment. By mindfully tracing your fingers and synching your breath, you create a soothing rhythm that promotes relaxation and emotional balance, anytime, anywhere.

Live Haiku Well-Being Workshop

Bring a pen, paper and sense of humor to this Haiku workshop. We’ll all attempt to write a traditional Haiku poem using a 5-7-5 syllable structure, nature and a focus on a specific moment or feeling to enhance our well-being for the day.

20-Minute Meditation: 108 Breaths with Mala Beads

Take 108 breaths using mala beads to gently guide your focus, freeing you from the need to count and allowing you to fully settle into the rhythm of your breath. The number 108 is symbolic in many cultures, often representing unity, wholeness and a sense of completion. Even if you don’t have mala beads, you can follow along with mindful intention to stay present.

Celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship

Marissa will discuss the significant impact friendships have on your overall well-being and provide tips for celebrating friendships no matter where you are in the world.

8-Minute Meditation: Relaxing Breaths of Summer

Take a peaceful pause to relax with the warmth and calm of summer. Breathe deeply, let go of stress and enjoy a moment of stillness during this meditation.

Promote the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship at Work

Join the discussion and receive a friendship and well-being downloadable flyer you can share with your employees on July 30 for International Friendship Day. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Mail a Letter to Your Future Self

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you through a well-being activity called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. Bring something to write with, a piece of paper or stationary, envelope and a stamp.

8-Minute Meditation: A Fresh Start

Breathe in the quiet beauty of new beginnings with this calming meditation. Perfect for moments when you’re ready to begin again.

Guiding Employees to Mail a Letter to Their Future Self

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain a well-being activity supporting your employees called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

20-Minute Sound Bath in the Woods

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls.

9-Minute Meditation: Loving Kindness

A gentle loving-kindness meditation to nurture compassion for yourself and others. This practice invites peace, connection and kindness with each breath.

20-Minute Sound Bath in the Woods

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Everyday Choices for a Healthy Brain

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you.

9-Minute Meditation: Soothing the Body and Mind

This relaxing meditation from Mackinaw Island, Michigan, soothes the body and calms the mind, guiding you through gentle breathwork and body awareness.

Everyday Choices for a Healthy Brain

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Silent Walk Benefits Followed by Your Own 15-Minute Silent Walk

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on the benefits of a silent walk including physical activity, meditation and nature to improve your overall well-being. Then you walk.

7-Minute Meditation: A Moment to Rest

This meditation overlooking the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Cove in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, invites you to slow down, soften your breath and open your heart. Let the serenity of the cove support your inner stillness as kindness ripples outward with every breath.

Urge Employees to Take a Silent Walk

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on why you should promote a silent walk to your employees then experience it for yourself. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Modern Nordic Walking — How to Enhance the Elements of Healthy Gait Using Poles

Join us as Tiina Arrankoski, chairwoman of the International Council of Nordic Walking from Finland, explains the concept of modern Nordic walking based on three pillars: posture, walking technique and pole technique. The concept applies the latest knowledge and results of studies on human body and the activation of various functional connections throughout the body responsible for its reciprocal and balanced vertical movement patterns, such as walking and running.

11-Minute Meditation: Serene Stillness

Let yourself unwind with this simple, soothing meditation. Through gentle breath awareness and quiet reflection, you’ll release tension and settle into stillness.

Modern Nordic Walking — How to Enhance the Elements of Healthy Gait Using Poles

Join us as Tiina Arrankoski, chairwoman of the International Council of Nordic Walking from Finland, explains the concept of modern Nordic walking based on three pillars: posture, walking technique and pole technique. The concept applies the latest knowledge and results of studies on human body and the activation of various functional connections throughout the body responsible for its reciprocal and balanced vertical movement patterns, such as walking and running. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Monday Senior Series: Maintain and Improve Your Mental Health

Join this discussion with a behavioral health expert about maintaining and improving senior mental health, including when to speak to a professional.

8-Minute Meditation: Wonder from Malawi Africa

Step into a moment of discovery and presence where curiosity and stillness exist in harmony. This meditation invites you to release expectations, explore the unknown and embrace the wonder of simply being.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Digital Well-Being Platform Personify Health

For employers who carry Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network coverage, this session will be dedicated to reviewing our Personify Health digital well-being platform, launched in January 2025. This enhanced personalized digital well-being platform offers your employees an interactive, engaging experience.

We Ask Seven Men "What Does Men's Health Mean to You?"

Join us to hear a panel of men answer the question, "What does men’s health mean to you?"

7-Minute Meditation: Box Breathing

This guided meditation uses box breathing to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation using a simple technique of inhaling, holding, exhaling and holding the breath for four seconds each.

We Ask Seven Men "What Does Men's Health Mean to You?"

Join us to hear a panel of men answer the question, "What does men’s health mean to you?" A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

The Positive Fantasy Trap

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the neuroscience behind why sharing your goals may decrease your motivation from a premature release of dopamine in your brain.

5-Minute Meditation: Connecting with Your Baby

Take a moment to pause, breathe and connect with your baby. This gentle meditation invites you to embrace the deep bond you share, whether your baby is in your arms or waiting to enter the world.

The Positive Fantasy Trap

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the neuroscience behind why sharing your goals may decrease your motivation from a premature release of dopamine in your brain. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Let Us Convince You Why You Should Do Weekly Strength Training

Join Marissa as she reviews all the reasons in the literature why you should do weekly strength training. Some may surprise you.

8-Minute Meditation: Drawing the Breath

This meditation guides you to sync your breath with the movement of a pencil on paper. This practice helps you visualize your breath, fostering presence, relaxation and a deeper connection to your breathing rhythm. Bring a piece of paper (8.5 inch by 11 inch recommended) and a pen or pencil.

Let Us Convince You Why You Should Do Weekly Strength Training

Join Marissa as she reviews all the reasons in the literature why you should do weekly strength training. Some may surprise you. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Control Blood Sugar Levels with a Post Meal Walk

A registered dietitian will discuss current research on why taking a walk within 60 to 90 minutes after a meal can help with blood sugar control.

8-Minute Meditation: Cultivating Happiness and Joy

This meditation will help you connect with inner joy, embrace simple moments and carry a sense of warmth and ease throughout your day.

Control Blood Sugar Levels with a Post Meal Walk

A registered dietitian will discuss current research on why taking a walk within 60 to 90 minutes after a meal can help with blood sugar control. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

How Manifestation Can Improve Your Well-Being

A behavioral health expert will join Marissa to explain what manifestation is and how it affects your well-being.

6-Minute Meditation: Lion’s Breath

Lion’s Breath is a breathing practice that helps release tension and boost energy by exhaling with a strong “haaa” and sticking out your tongue.

How Manifestation Can Improve Your Well-Being

A behavioral health expert will join Marissa to explain what manifestation is and how it affects your well-being. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (5 of 5): 10 Ways to Maintain Physical Activity All Year

Join this physician-led discussion about how to maintain your physical activity throughout the year.

Creating Mindful Art with Marissa Workshop

Grab your paints, crayons or colored pencils as Marissa leads a mindful art session. While we mindfully make our pieces, she will talk about how the process is connected to our thoughts, feelings and emotions.

6-Minute Meditation: 4-7-8 Breathing

Find calm and relaxation with this guided 4-7-8 breathing meditation, a simple technique to ease stress, slow the mind and promote deep rest.

Creating Mindful Art with Marissa Workshop

Grab your paints, crayons or colored pencils as Marissa leads a mindful art session. While we mindfully make our pieces, she will talk about how the process is connected to our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (4 of 5): Physical Activity Guidelines and Intensity

Join a physician-led discussion on the most current physical activity guidelines and how to monitor physical activity intensity.

Walking Speed: The Sixth Vital Sign

Join Marissa as she discusses the scholarly review on how walking speed has the potential to predict health status, overall functional decline and mortality.

6-Minute Meditation: Mindful Breathing

With slow, intentional breaths, allow yourself to be fully present, releasing tension and inviting tranquility into your day.

Walking Speed: The Sixth Vital Sign

Join Marissa as she discusses the scholarly review on how walking speed has the potential to predict health status, overall functional decline and mortality. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (3 of 5): Falls Prevention Scenarios in a Typical Day

Join a physician-led discussion on the importance of balance and how to reduce the risk of falls in a typical day.

The Power of Glimmers

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss glimmers, a term coined by Deb Dana, LCSW. Glimmers are micro-moments of connection and regulation that foster feelings of well-being.

13-Minute Meditation: Glimmers of Joy

Take a peaceful journey through nature and discover the glimmers of joy hidden in the small, beautiful moments around you.

The Power of Glimmers

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss glimmers, a term coined by Deb Dana, LCSW. Glimmers are micro-moments of connection and regulation that foster feelings of well-being. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (2 of 5): Bladder Changes and How to Manage

Join a physician-led discussion on how bladders change as you age and how to manage those changes, so they don't impact your quality of life.

Reduce Clutter Challenge

Join Marissa to receive a 30-day Reduce Clutter Challenge.

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